Macaulay was one of the few from the Potter Crew to stick around after Potter’s sacking in the spring of 2023, presumably continuing in his role as recruitment analyst though taking a backseat to the current braintrust at sporting director.

West Ham United are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell for their new manager Graham Potter. Chilwell has been deemed surplus to requirements by current Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca.

West Ham are set to complete the appointment of Kyle Macaulay from Chelsea, talkSPORT understands. Macaulay is a long-term colleague of Graham Potter, who he first worked with at Swedish side

Chelsea are reportedly set to try and hijack West Ham ’s move to sign ‘promising’ star Stefanos Tzimas in a transfer blow for Graham Potter. West Ham, who are managed by former Blues boss Potter, have been heavily linked with a move to sign the Greek teenage sensation in January.

One former senior West Ham scout has said that Graham Potter is currently eyeing a reunion with one Chelsea player this month. Potter, who was sacked by Chelsea and has been out of a job since, is now back in the Premier League as head coach of West Ham United.

West Ham to appoint Chelsea transfer guru Kyle Macaulay in Graham Potter reunion - Hammers close to deal that would reunite new boss with his trusted recruitment analyst

Chelsea continue to be linked with all manner of moves too. Manchester United ’s Alejandro Garnacho has been tipped as a Blues target and fresh reports claim the Blues have now made contact with the Premier League rivals, while United are said to be keen on Christopher Nkunku.

Marcus Rashford leaving Manchester United for a rival Premier League club is reportedly a 'real possibility' as an alternative transfer has 'failed'.

West Ham United are finalising the departure of technical director Tim Steidten after confirming the appointment of Kyle Macaulay as the club’s head of recruitment.

Technical director Tim Steidten is on the brink of leaving at West Ham, talkSPORT understands. Steidten only joined the Hammers in the summer of 2023, but has come under intense scrutiny over

Jean-Clair Todibo has performed a U-turn over his West Ham future to give manager Graham Potter a major decision to make.

Potter is believed to view the Londoner – and Ezechiel Banzuzi – as key parts of a midfield overhaul at West Ham.